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4.2
714 Reviews (714)
5 Stars
257
4 Stars
337
3 Stars
86
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
87.0%
Recommend this course
630 out of 714 reviews
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4.3
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.4%
Recommend this course
27 out of 32 reviews
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4.3
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.4%
Recommend this course
42 out of 47 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Cupp course at Palmetto Hall delivers a uniquely challenging layout with wild, decision-demanding greens that reward creative short-game play. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play consistently enhance the overall experience here.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7079 yards
Slope 149
Rating 75.2

While Hilton Head is chock full of courses designed by some of the greatest names in golf, just one of them was designed with a computer to give it lines straighter than an arrow throughout.

The Robert Cupp Course at Palmetto Hall can be one of the most interesting and eclectic courses you'll play, as well as possibly one of the toughest. From the back tees the course plays to 7,079, with a slope rating of 144.

Named as Golf World's top designer in 1992, Cupp created a course that is visually challenging as well as challenging to play. With sand traps looking as if they were drawn in by, well, a computer, this is a course you'll tell your friends about, though you may not tell them your score.

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Course Details

Year Built 1993
Fairways Celebration Bermudagrass
Greens Celebration Bermudagrass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bob Cupp (1993) David Johnson (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - " Bird Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.2
714 Reviews (714)
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Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

I would recommend this course

The Robert Cupp Course was fun to play. Now granted the the greens had just been aerated making the course tougher but that’s golf and the club had reduced green fees. Overall I enjoyed playing the course and so did my wife. We didn’t have a problem with pace of play. We were the second group off and passed the foursome ahead of us on the second tee. Played our normal three hour round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

At this time there is a lot of work going on. The course will be great when the new owner gets done with the work. At this time it is not great.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Very good course / Very high cost

Much improved course from 2 yrs ago. But owners seem to want to recoup their investment in one year.

Lower green fees might result in more players. Teed off around 1:00, with 6 holes open in front of us and 7 supposedly open behind us, so pace of play was excellent but player "load" did not seem to justify green fee. Will play elsewhere on HH until fee is more reasonable.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf course!

Really enjoyed the course, beautiful conditions and great staff! Nice pro shop too!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good condition, considering

Fairways were good, greens were very good considering it's April. Pleasantly surprised to see a beverage cart on a Tuesday, although two drinks set us back 20 bucks, not counting tip. Bar and restaurant looked nice but closed at 4 so we were unable to give it a try. Would like to have had GPS on the carts. Got a good deal on Golf Now, otherwise a bit pricey. Definitely worth what we paid, though.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Plantation Hall Robert Cupp Course

Staff was very friendly, course is extremely dry, most greens under some kind of repair. Fairways were very dry and sandy. Conditions were poor compared to other courses in the area.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing Greens!

Best greens conditions in the 20 years playing here off and on!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Over priced considering the condition of the course.

Greens were inconsistent- some fast some slow.

Many areas wee. Just sand- no grass. Disappointing for the price.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

HCP 1 hole playing as par 3 while under renovation

Otherwise, course conditions were better than expected for late March. Got a hot deal, a very good value for a great layout. Some tees and fairways still had late winter/early spring issues, but almost there on first day of Spring. Want to play it again, as you need to know how several greens are actually angled in to the adjacent ponds - tricky, tricky, tricky.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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